Maquinna was a Native American Chief living on Vancouver Island in Canada. When ships showed up, he was appointed by the tribe to be the person to deal with the newcomers. First visit was two ships captained by James Cook and George Bly. From this first visit came many subsequent visits with people wanting to trade with the Indians. There were two rival grous, the Spanish and the English. After the Spanish attacked a group of British, taking some of them as prisoners. Maquinna's brother objected. However he was killed by the Spanish when he approached their ship. Maquinna destroyed the village of the Spanish on the island. Later they Spanish appeased Maquinna with gifts and praise. Maquinna became ill and passed away.
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